COMMENTS FOR REPORT CARDS
treats others fairly.
PART 1
Personal Attributes
The student(s) . . .
an enthusiastic learner.
tackles new challenges seriously/eagerly
and with a positive attitude.
arrives at school each day with a smile,
ready to learn.
an active participant in small group
discussions.
puts evident effort into his work as he
completes assignments with quality in mind.
shows perseverance in all he does.
has many insightful ideas to share with the
class.
kind, caring, and friendly character makes
her a role model for classmates.
cheery demeanor has made her a friend to
many in our classroom.
uses common sense to problem solve
independently and in a positive manner.
respectful of others.
adapts easily to new situations.
Behavior
The student(s) . . .
consistently makes good choices in all parts
of the school day.
behavior sets the standard for our class.
able to separate work and social times.
is polite to adults and peers in and out of the
classroom.
manages their feelings and emotions well in
the classroom.
reacts appropriately in adverse situations.
is a role model for our class with his good
behavior.
Work Habits
The student(s) . . .
daily assignments are always completed in a
timely manner.
homework is returned on time and is well
done.
stays focused on the task at hand.
uses class time constructively.
consistently uses personal best effort on a
daily basis.
completes work with quality in mind.
a self-motivated worker.
hard work produces quality results.
an inquisitive learner who enjoys analyzing
situations and making new discoveries in all parts of
the school day.
actively engages in working carefully and
conscientiously.
pays attention to detail in daily work.
follows directions.
works independently and stays on task.
uses higher level thinking strategies to apply
learned skills to new situations.
passion for [subject area] shows through
with the resolve he puts into every single assignment.
works very well with others in a group.
shows perseverance on challenging
assignments.
able to transition easily from one activity to
the next.
Social Skills
The student(s) . . .
always willing to help a classmate.
values what others have to say.
gets along well with others in the classroom
and/or on the playground.
polite to peers and/or adults, in and out of
the classroom.
takes the thoughts and feeling of others into
account before speaking or acting.
handles disagreements with peers
appropriately and diplomatically.
makes friends easily.
enjoys spending time with friends.
Communication
The student(s) . . .
effectively participates in a range of
conversations with diverse partners.
builds on others ideas and expresses their
own clearly and persuasively.
an active participant in small and/or large
group discussions.
an active listener and important member of
group discussions.
asks and answers questions that
demonstrate understanding.
ask questions or seeks clarification when
needed.
listens well and shares ideas frequently.
shares appropriate and relevant information.
listens to the ideas, opinions, and comments
of others without interrupting.
responds appropriately to others comments
during partner/turn-and-talk time.
Reading
The student(s) . . .
retells events from a story in a sequential
manner.
reads closely to determine what the text says
explicitly and makes logical inferences from it.
goes back to the text and cites evidence to
support conclusions drawn from the text.
has a good sense of story structure.
She's able to identify the setting, characters, problem,
and solution.
describes characters in a story and explains
how they impact the story.
analyzes how two or more texts are similar.
using taught reading strategies well to gain
meaning, especially . . .
uses strategies such as making connections,
asking questions about the text, and inferencing to aid
their comprehension.
fluency and intonation are very good.
reads dialogue with expression.
uses text features and search tools to
efficiently locate information relevant to a given topic.
uses information gained from illustrations to
demonstrate understanding of the text.
reads and comprehends informational texts,
including those for science and social studies.
chooses books that are at her just right
reading level.
reading stamina is very good. Student is able
to read for ___ consecutive minutes.
works well and participates in small, guided
reading groups.
Writing
The student(s) . . .
knowledge and application of writing
conventions such as capitalization and
punctuation are strong.
 spelling and word work are very good/have
improved greatly over the past several weeks.
writing has been a joy to read over the past
few weeks. I especially liked [examples of what
student wrote that you felt was well done].
language arts skills continue to blossom,
especially in the areas of . . .
conveys her thoughts and ideas clearly.
sentences are written as complete thoughts.
writes opinion pieces with well thought-out,
supportive reasoning.
writing shows a strong grasp of
organization. She stays on topic and uses
relevant details.
uses details to expand upon the great written
thoughts she is already putting on paper.
use of descriptive language is strong,
allowing the audience to clearly visualize what is
being written.
uses an appropriate voice in her writing
that allows her personality to come through in her
written pieces.
Math
The student(s) . . .
knows basic math facts (addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division).
uses various strategies to solve one- and
two-step word problems.
identifies and extends mathematical
patterns.
understands place value and uses it to round
numbers to the nearest . . .
solves real-world mathematical problems
involving perimeter and area.
understands the relationship between
addition and subtraction, and multiplication and
division.
can identify the attributes of two- and three-
dimensional objects.
uses measurement tools well to determine
length/volume/time/money/temperature.
uses data to create charts and graphs.
uses data from charts and graphs to solve
problems.
PART II
Attitude
The student:
is an enthusiastic learner who seems to
enjoy school.
exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the
classroom.
appears well rested and ready for each day's
activities.
shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.
shows initiative and looks for new ways to
get involved.
uses instincts to deal with matters
independently and in a positive way.
strives to reach his (or her) full potential.
is committed to doing his (or her) best.
seeks new challenges.
takes responsibility for his (or her) learning.
Behavior
The student:
cooperates consistently with the teacher and
other students.
transitions easily between classroom
activities without distraction.
is courteous and shows good manners in the
classroom.
follows classroom rules.
conducts himself (or herself) with maturity.
responds appropriately when corrected.
remains focused on the activity at hand.
resists the urge to be distracted by other
students.
is kind and helpful to everyone in the
classroom.
sets an example of excellence in behavior
and cooperation.
Character
The student:
shows respect for teachers and peers.
treats school property and the belongings of
others with care and respect.
is honest and trustworthy in dealings with
others.
displays good citizenship by assisting other
students.
joins in school community projects.
is concerned about the feelings of peers.
faithfully performs classroom tasks.
can be depended on to do what he (or she)
is asked to do.
seeks responsibilities and follows through.
is thoughtful in interactions with others.
Communication Skills
The student:
has a well-developed vocabulary.
chooses words with care.
expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and
through writing.
has a vibrant imagination and excels in
creative writing.
has found his (or her) voice through poetry
writing.
uses vivid language in writing.
writes clearly and with purpose.
writes with depth and insight.
can make a logical and persuasive
argument.
listens to the comments and ideas of others
without interrupting.
Group Work
The student:
offers constructive suggestions to peers to
enhance their work.
accepts the recommendations of peers and
acts on them when appropriate.
is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of
others in the group.
takes on various roles in the work group as
needed or assigned.
welcomes leadership roles in groups.
shows fairness in distributing group tasks.
 plans and carries out group activities
carefully.
works democratically with peers.
encourages other members of the group.
helps to keep the work group focused and on
task.
Interests and Talents
The student:
has a well-developed sense of humor.
holds many varied interests.
has a keen interest that has been shared
with the class.
displays and talks about personal items from
home when they relate to topics of study.
provides background knowledge about
topics of particular interest to him (or her).
has an impressive understanding and depth
of knowledge about his (or her) interests.
seeks additional information independently
about classroom topics that pique interest.
reads extensively for enjoyment.
frequently discusses concepts about which
he (or she) has read.
is a gifted performer.
is a talented artist.
has a flair for dramatic reading and acting.
enjoys sharing his (or her) musical talent
with the class.
Participation
The student:
listens attentively to the responses of others.
follows directions.
takes an active role in discussions.
enhances group discussion through
insightful comments.
shares personal experiences and opinions
with peers.
responds to what has been read or
discussed in class and as homework.
asks for clarification when needed.
regularly volunteers to assist in classroom
activities.
remains an active learner throughout the
school day.
Social Skills
The student:
makes friends quickly in the classroom.
is well-liked by classmates.
handles disagreements with peers
appropriately.
treats other students with fairness and
understanding.
is a valued member of the class.
has compassion for peers and others.
seems comfortable in new situations.
enjoys conversation with friends during free
periods.
chooses to spend free time with friends.
Time Management
The student:
tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and
group work in an organized manner.
uses class time wisely.
arrives on time for school (and/or class)
every day.
is well-prepared for class each day.
works at an appropriate pace, neither too
quickly or slowly.
completes assignments in the time allotted.
paces work on long-term assignments.
sets achievable goals with respect to time.
completes make-up work in a timely fashion.
Work Habits
The student:
is a conscientious, hard-working student.
works independently.
is a self-motivated student.
consistently completes homework
assignments.
puts his (or her) best effort into homework
assignments.
exceeds expectations with the quality of his
(or her) work.
readily grasps new concepts and ideas.
generates neat and careful work.
checks work thoroughly before submitting it.
stays on task with little supervision.
displays self-discipline.
avoids careless errors through attention to
detail.
uses free minutes of class time
constructively.
creates impressive home projects.